What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer position at Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College seeks an Assistant Coach to assist with the activities of the Women's soccer team, participating in the growth and development of every student-athlete, while promoting healthy lifestyles and interpersonal skills. The assistant coach may periodically be asked to assume overall responsibility in the absence of the Head Coach. Those candidates with goalkeeper coaching experience will be considered first.
Requirements
- Perform key program implementation functions for the team, in conjunction with the mission and culture of the college and in consultation with the Head Coach.
- Serve as a professional educator for student athletes, encouraging individual as well as team goal setting, acknowledging individual challenges and achievements, encouraging academic achievement and positive social interactions at all times.
- Carry out specific team development tasks as assigned. May include generating on campus participants, conditioning of athletes, monitoring academic and personal development through program evaluations.
- Plan and carry out team practice sessions, coach team during games, model good sportsmanship and positive social interactions at all times.
- Assist in the recruitment of student athletes: maintain up-to-date files of prospective students; evaluate athletic performance and potential; meet with prospective students; participate in special department recruitment programs/activities.
- Participate in various athletic advertising and fundraising efforts.
- Maintain strict compliance with all college, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
